Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

EU Restarts Rafah Border Mission

The European Union has restarted its civilian mission at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt to assist Palestinian…

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UK Warns Rwanda Over Aid in DRC Conflict

Britain has warned Rwanda that its involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could jeopardize…

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Botswana, UNECA Discuss Sustainable Development Collaboration

Botswana's President Duma Boko met with Claare Gatete, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), to…

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Tshisekedi Declines Summit on Goma Crisis

President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has refused to participate in a regional peace summit called…

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Egypt, South Africa Boost Water Cooperation

On January 27, 2025, Ambassador Ahmed Sharif of Egypt, alongside Mrs. Bemi Machodina, met with South Africa’s Minister of Water…

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Toyota SA CEO Warns Chinese Car Imports Threaten Local Industry

South Africa’s automotive sector is under pressure as Chinese vehicle imports surge, threatening local production and industry stability, according to…

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UNISA Rejects Claims That Walter Magaya Is a Graduate

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has dismissed claims that Zimbabwean national Walter Magaya is a graduate or alumnus of…

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AIIB, IsDB Commit $6 Billion for Africa’s Power Expansion

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 28 – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have committed…

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Malawi Signs $300M Energy Deal with World Bank

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania – President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi on Monday witnessed the signing of a $300 million compact with the…

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Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Visits Africa CDC

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, visited the Africa Centers for Disease Control and…

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Comoros President Denies Succession Plans for Son

Comoros President Azali Assoumani has denied reports suggesting he intends to hand over power to his son, Nour El Fath,…

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Drug Kingpin Refuge in Sierra Leone Investigated

Sierra Leone is investigating reports that Dutch drug kingpin Jos Leijdekkers, who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for…

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Malawi’s VP Joins Mourners at Dr. John Mataya’s Funeral

Malawi’s Vice President, Dr. Michael Usi, attended the funeral of the late Dr. John Mataya on Friday at Kapesi Village,…

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Malawi’s Mining Sector Drives Economic Growth

Malawi is poised for an economic breakthrough as the mining sector takes center stage in unlocking the nation’s potential. The…

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Illegal Mining Costs South Africa R60 Billion in 2024

Illegal mining has cost South Africa at least R60 billion in 2024, according to Gwede Mantashe, the Minister of Mineral…

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